Stop sacrificing your high-purity stainless steel tubing to scratch damages and "digging" downtime. For sanitary component manufacturers and steel service centers, the way you store your 6m stock determines your scrap rate. Our roll out cantilever rack for 6m steel tubing eliminates the forklift risks, allowing your overhead crane to pick individual bundles gently, preserving that critical Ra surface finish while reclaiming 50% of your floor space.
In the hygienic stainless steel industry—whether you are producing for pharmaceutical, dairy, or semiconductor applications—the integrity of the tube surface is non-negotiable. If you are still floor-stacking your 6m polished tubes or using static racking, you are operating with a "Hidden Factory" of waste.
The traditional method forces your forklift operators to maneuver 20-foot loads in narrow aisles. Every time they need to access a bundle at the back or bottom, they must move the front bundles. In the industry, we call this "double handling." It’s not just a waste of 15-20 minutes per pick; it is a direct threat to your material. Metal-on-metal contact during these moves ruins the electropolished finish or damages the annealing, turning premium inventory into scrap metal. A roll out cantilever rack for 6m steel tubing changes this dynamic entirely by switching the retrieval method from horizontal (forklift) to vertical (crane).
Figure 1: Side view of the telescopic arms fully extended, allowing immediate vertical access to specific tube bundles.
The defining feature of this system is the crank out cantilever rack mechanism. Unlike static shelves, every level acts as a drawer. The arm extends 100% out of the rack structure. This seemingly simple mechanical shift unlocks the full potential of your facility's overhead crane (EOT crane).
Why is this critical for 6m steel tubing?
Figure 2: A single-sided unit demonstrating high-density storage for long metal profiles without requiring wide forklift aisles.
Storing bundles of stainless steel or carbon steel hollow sections requires immense structural integrity. This is not light-duty shelving. Our systems are engineered using high-tensile structural steel, not cold-formed sheet metal, ensuring they can handle the deflection forces of fully loaded arms extended to the max.
| Feature | Specification | Benefit for Steel Centers |
|---|---|---|
| Arm Length | Customizable (typically fits 6m - 12m loads) | Supports standard mill lengths without overhang or sagging. |
| Load Capacity | Up to 6,600 lbs (3,000 kg) per arm level | Handles heavy solid bars and thick-wall mechanical tubing easily. |
| Extension | 100% Full Crank-Out | Complete access for overhead crane slings; no "dead zones." |
| Protection | Optional UHMW / Nylon Liners | Prevents carbon contamination on stainless steel; prevents scratching. |
Depending on your throughput volume, you can choose between a manual crank system or an electric drive. The manual system uses a high-ratio gear system, meaning a single operator can crank out a rack loaded with 5,000 lbs of steel tubing with just 30 lbs of force. For high-volume manufacturing environments feeding laser cutters or band saws continuously, the electric version allows for remote-controlled opening, further speeding up cycle times.
Figure 3: The geared crank mechanism allows a single operator to extend heavily loaded levels effortlessly.
A roll out cantilever rack is a dynamic machine, not just static furniture. The installation process reflects this robust engineering. The base uses heavy H-beam profiles that must be securely anchored to your concrete slab to counteract the moment forces when the drawers are extended.
Our modular design means the columns, bases, and arms are bolted together using high-strength fasteners. This modularity is crucial for future-proofing. If your inventory mix changes—say, from 6m stock to 3m cut-to-length pieces—the arm spacing and levels can be adjusted without cutting or welding. This ensures your capital investment adapts to your production needs.
Figure 4: Secure anchoring and high-strength bolted connections ensure stability during dynamic loading.
Q1: Can we store different lengths of tubing on the same rack?
Yes. While the rack is optimized for your longest stock (e.g., 6m), you can store shorter lengths. We recommend using additional intermediate arms or decking mesh to support flexible or shorter cut-offs securely.
Q2: How do you prevent carbon contamination on stainless steel tubes?
For clients in the hygienic/sanitary sector, we offer UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) liners on the cantilever arms. This creates a non-metallic barrier, preventing carbon transfer from the rack to your stainless steel products.
Q3: What is the aisle width requirement for this system?
This is the biggest advantage. Since you don't need a forklift to turn perpendicular to the rack to load it, you can eliminate the standard 12-14 foot forklift aisles. You only need enough space for a person to walk and operate the crank/remote, drastically increasing storage density.
Q4: Is the rack compatible with vacuum lifters?
Absolutely. Because the arms extend 100% into the aisle, the overhead space is completely clear. This makes it the ideal companion for vacuum lifting systems, which are preferred for handling delicate polished surfaces without slings.
Q5: What are the floor requirements for installation?
Due to the high density of the load (often consolidating 3-4 bays of static rack into one), a standard 6-inch reinforced concrete slab is usually sufficient, but we will calculate the specific point loads based on your soil bearing capacity and concrete PSI during the design phase.
